East Sussex County Council

Social Worker – Mental Health and Substance Misuse North

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Newhaven

Type

full-time

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About this role

Do you want to make a real difference to people with mental health and substance difficulties? If so, join us!

At East Sussex County Council, we have a commitment to empowering people who experience mental health challenges and disadvantage. Our aim is to maximise their independence and help them play a full part in the decisions that affect them. Joining our Adult Social Care Mental Health and Substance Misuse team, based in the Lewes and Havens, and Wealden area, this is a chance to change your world and theirs. You will be supported by a welcoming and experienced team that promotes wellbeing for the adults we work with and each other.

You will have a varied caseload, providing social care for adults with mental health and substance misuse issues. This includes investigating safeguarding concerns, carrying out statutory assessments, commissioning support and presenting your reports to panels or in court. You will also work with partner agencies, carers, and families to build networks of support that can help people maintain their independence. As part of your responsibilities, you will in the future be expected to train as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) and other key training. With an increased demand for our services, we have to adapt and be creative, so there are plenty of opportunities to learn and innovate.

We are looking for Social Workers who:

Are social work qualified and registered with Social Work England (please include your registration number on your application)
Has knowledge of legal and policy frameworks
Can work independently
Experience of completing needs assessments upon which effective plans are based

Hybrid working arrangements are applicable to the role, this includes elements of office-based working, home visits and working from home. You will need to demonstrate you can meet the travel requirements of the role.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI.

Interviews will take place in person at Hillrise, Newhaven. Interviews will be taking place on week commencing 23 February. If you are unavailable on these dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Kate Owen, Practice Manager at [email protected] to request a MS teams call or phone call.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex!

Additional Information

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

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Tech stack

Social Work,Mental Health,Substance Misuse,Safeguarding,Statutory Assessments,Commissioning Support,Needs Assessments,Independent Work,Legal Frameworks,Policy Knowledge,Collaboration,Training,Networking,Support Building,Creativity,Innovation

About East Sussex County Council

East Sussex County Council is a local authority who deliver vital community services to over half a million people, residents, businesses and visitors in East Sussex.

As an employer we offer a diverse and rewarding range of career opportunities. If you came to work for East Sussex County Council, your chosen pathway could involve work that directly influences the education, social, mental, financial, and physical wellbeing of our residents and shapes the environment within which they live, or you might make your mark within one of the essential functions that supports the delivery of these services.

• Adult Social Care and Health – provide social care services for residents over 16, including residential care and sensory care services. It also has the public health remit.
• Governance Services – provides overall governance aspects of the council including legal and constitutional arrangements.
• Children’s Services – provide social care for people under 16, state education and other childcare services.
• Business Services – responsible for managing our finances, IT, human resources, procurement and property.
• Communities, Economy and Transport – responsible for community services such as libraries and registrars, customer access/services, roads, transport planning, economy and the East Sussex environment.

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Team size: 10,001+ employees

Website: http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk

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Industry: Government Administration

Founding Year: 1889

What you'll do

You will provide social care for adults with mental health and substance misuse issues, including investigating safeguarding concerns and carrying out statutory assessments. You will also work with partner agencies and families to build support networks.

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